In our search for life in the universe our solar systems provides us with tantalizing options including several ocean worlds.
Read More »SpaceX ISS resupply launch tonight to be followed by cosmic catch
At 11:50 p.m. ET a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) to deliver supplies.
Read More »One of two Canadian built lasers on the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has failed
In mid-February the Canadian built OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA) on the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft did not perform as expected. The mission team now have a better understanding of what happened.
Read More »Jeremy Hansen: Look to Space to Solve Climate Change
The CBC has launched a new limited series called the Big Fix and astronaut Jeremy Hansen is one of the guests. He said we should look to space to help solve climate change.
Read More »National Research Council and the Canadian Space Agency Sign New Collaboration Agreement
The National Research Council of Canada and the Canadian Space Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their current collaborative efforts in support of Canada’s space program.
Read More »The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft Canadian built laser altimeter may have a failed component
NASA and the Canadian Space Agency reported yesterday that preliminary data sent back from the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft indicates that the Canadian built OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA) did not perform as expected on its latest usage.
Read More »Warp Drive and Aliens – A Perimeter Institute Lecture
Warp Drive and Aliens was the topic of a public lecture last week at the Perimeter Institute by astronomer Dr. Ryan Gaensler.
Read More »The Canadian Astronomical Society Issues a Statement on Satellite Constellations
The Canadian Astronomical Society has posted a statement online that focuses on both satellite debris and the sheer number of satellites in orbit and the related issues for the ground based astronomy community.
Read More »ABB, Canadensys and Magellan get Moon Surface Contracts
It was just over a week ago that we published the news that the first contract had been awarded by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the Lunar Surface Autonomous Science Payloads (LSASP) program.
Read More »2020 is Going to be an Extraordinary Year for Mars Missions
This summer four missions will launch to Mars setting up an extraordinary year for the exploration of the red planet.
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